Western Sizzlin Seed Oil Report Card
Safest Orders
| House Salad (no dressing) | 0.0g PUFA |
| 8oz Sirloin Steak (grilled) | 1.0g PUFA |
| Mashed Potatoes & Gravy | 1.0g PUFA |
| Soft-Serve Ice Cream (cone) | 1.0g PUFA |
| 12oz T-Bone Steak (grilled) | 2.0g PUFA |
Watch Out For
| Onion Rings | 11.0g PUFA |
| French Fries | 10.0g PUFA |
| Fried Shrimp | 9.0g PUFA |
| Fried Catfish Fillet | 8.0g PUFA |
| Country Fried Steak | 8.0g PUFA |
Frequently asked
Does Western Sizzlin use seed oils?
Based on our menu research, Western Sizzlin cooks with: Soybean/vegetable oil (frying — no official public disclosure found, but consistent with all available allergen/nutrition data from 2019 official PDF); beef tallow (grilled steaks — standard industry practice for flame-grilled cuts at this chain type). Across the 28 menu items we analyzed, it averages 4.4g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of B (Medium Risk).
What oil does Western Sizzlin cook with?
Our research indicates: Soybean/vegetable oil (frying — no official public disclosure found, but consistent with all available allergen/nutrition data from 2019 official PDF); beef tallow (grilled steaks — standard industry practice for flame-grilled cuts at this chain type). Preparation can vary by location, so treat PUFA numbers as estimates.
What is the safest thing to order at Western Sizzlin?
House Salad (no dressing) is the lowest-PUFA item we analyzed at Western Sizzlin, at an estimated 0.0g PUFA. See the Safest Orders list on this page for more options.
What should I avoid at Western Sizzlin?
Onion Rings is the highest-PUFA item we analyzed at Western Sizzlin, at an estimated 11.0g PUFA. Fried items and creamy, mayo-based sauces are usually the heaviest.
What are seed oils?
Seed oils — canola, soybean, sunflower, corn, and similar vegetable oils — are extracted from seeds using high heat and chemical solvents. They are very high in polyunsaturated fats (PUFAs), which are unstable at cooking temperatures and can oxidize easily. Many health-conscious eaters choose to minimize seed oils and prefer foods cooked in beef tallow, butter, coconut oil, or olive oil instead. This page shows estimated PUFA grams per menu item to help you make more informed choices. These are estimates — actual values vary by preparation and location. Curious why people avoid them? Read the evidence.
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